Business Aviation

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Phillip Washington headshot
Jan 4, 2023 - 11:05 AM
The Biden Administration renewed its nomination of Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington after the Senate did not act on it last year.
Satcom Direct Ka-band antenna for satellite communications Inmarsat
Jan 4, 2023 - 10:59 AM
Satcom Direct's Ka-band antenna has been approved for use under an aircraft-specific supplemental type certificate on the Gulfstream 550.
abstract view of parts of business jets on airport ramp
Jan 4, 2023 - 10:26 AM
NATA has seen rapid growth in the public charter sector and developed an educational white paper to provide guidance on such operations.
Gloved hands filling Corona virus rapid test with testing solution
Jan 3, 2023 - 12:00 PM
All passengers age two and older must have a negative Covid test to enter U.S. from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Beechcraft King Airs parked in front of Blackhawk Aerospace's headquarters
Jan 3, 2023 - 11:02 AM
New State Aviation Holdings expects its acquisition of Blackhawk Aerospace to double business.
Passengers deplaning XO CRJ-200 twinjet
Jan 3, 2023 - 10:07 AM
The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based air charter broker will offer shared charter flights from Republic Airport to Palm Beach International Airport.
Rendering of Dassault's Falcon service center in Melbourne, Florida
Jan 3, 2023 - 9:44 AM
The Falcon service center in Melbourne, Florida, marks Dassault’s latest move to bolster its service support in the U.S.
Jan 3, 2023 - 9:38 AM
A review of industry job title updates, leadership changes, awards recognitions, and honoring the memory of those who have taken their final flights.
No one seems to know why the FAA changed the Disney Gulfstream I’s registration number to “MM,” but it can’t possilby be coincidental that it stands for “Mickey Mouse,” and air traffic controllers quickly got used to radioing, “November 234 Mickey Mouse.”
Jan 3, 2023 - 8:50 AM
Walt Disney used various aircraft to support his numerous projects, but the one most associated with him was his beloved Gulfstream I.
Boom’s supersonic Overture will fly at maximum speed of Mach 1.7 and carry 65 to 80 passengers.
Jan 3, 2023 - 8:15 AM
While the demise of Aerion raised questions about the future of travel beyond Mach 1, several companies remain engaged in development